Java is used to run programs, games and other apps, typically used for online banking etc. It's important to always have the latest version of Java installed on your Mac. The version you download at this page is the latest version released by Oracle. You can also download Java for Windows here.

You can talk and have video calls for free with anyone else who has Skype, via an IP phone, headset or just with microphone and speakers. This is done via the built-in P2P (peer-to-peer) technology. With Skype it is also possible to call regular phones worldwide at excellent prices. But it is far from all that this free program offers to its users. You will also be able to enjoy the good chat feature in the program, which works much like Microsoft Messenger. Via thi…

There are a number of options for protecting, cleanup, updating and optimizing your computer. But MacKeeper is the best we have used. All of the above items are included in one package, which is MacKeeper. Not only that, it's also one of the fastest and most user-friendly programs we've tried. The design is fantastic and easy to find. In addition, it has been developed in Danish so there is no language barrier. The cleanup can remove more gigabytes of unnec…

VirtualDJ Home for Mac has been used for ten years by both professional and amateur DJs to set millions of parties. In addition, popular DJ brands like Pioneer, Numark, Hercules, Denon, Gemini and Vestax have included the program in their digital DJ controllers. But the program's built-in beatlock engine lets you make sure your songs always keep the beat and you can process your mix faster than ever before. A program to be tested by DJs and music enthusiasts gen…

It is probably the most widely used imaging software used by both amateurs and professionals. Today, the range of computer programs on the market is enormous - and here the committee image processing programs are certainly no exception. Image processing applications can be used for a variety of purposes, and they have become popular among amateurs, experienced bloggers and, of course, professional photographers. An example of one of the most popular imaging applicat…

WinRAR is often able to compress files up to 15% more than WinZIP. This is one of the reasones WinRAR is a popular program in its given programcategory. WinRAR supports many local langauges and characters. It also supports long filenames and we must say that it is a good choice. The version of WinRAR, which you can find right here, is a free trial that will work for 40 days. You can buy the full version later if you like it. If you're looking for WinRAR to use on yo…

Would it not be great if there was a resource on all of Apple’s many products? With Mactracker this is finally possible in one convenient place. The application is free, and should only work if you are running OS X 10. 6. 8 or later. Mactracker comes as a ZIP-file so all you have to do is extract the folder and place the application anywhere you want on your hard drive. The user interface is beautiful and very simple to use. You can easily view their current p…

There are many timer applications out there, but nothing beats Menubar Countdown if you are just looking for something simple, yet powerful. You do not even have to install Menubar Countdown, you can just place it anywhere on your Mac and open it. The timer is then visible next to all your other minimized applications on the right side of your menu bar. Even though more functionality would be great, we think it is the simplicity that makes Menubar Countdown such a g…

Dropshelf for Mac makes it so simple to move files around that you might be wondering why this feature was not always a part of the operating system. We have tested the free trial version, which is limited by 150 uses, but you can also buy the full version in the Mac App Store for $4. 99.  The way it works is that when you drag a file to the side of your screen, Dropshelf will automatically create a shelf for it. This shelf will always be on top of your open wi…

The default archive utility in OS X on Mac is great, but its functionality is also rather limited. Therefore, we decided to take a look at The Unarchiver, which is a free and open-source replacement. It supports a wide range of popular formats, which you can read more about here. Basically, it works exactly like you would expect, and installing it is (ironically) done by extracting the ZIP file and dragging it to your applications folder. To extract a file, you can…

Does all the running applications on your Mac fill up your menu bar? Bartender tries to solve that problem by giving you the ability to customize it with your favorite applications. The full version costs $15. 00, but we have tested the free trial version, which is fully functional for 4 weeks.  So how does Bartender work? Basically, you can decide what applications that you want to  display in the menu bar. Annoyed by looking at the Dropbox icon all the t…

Since phones and digital cameras have become more accessible, most of us keep taking new new pictures everyday, but what can you do when these files are taking up your entire hard drive? ImageOptim is a free and open-source utility for Mac that tries to solve that problem. According to the developer, ImageOptism optimizes the size of your pictures without affecting the overall quality, but is that even possible? In our test, it worked surprisingly well. Basically, y…

If you've long gone with a little writer or filmmaker in your stomach, then you've come to the right place. With Celtx you get the opportunity to live this dream. The program gives you the tools to produce all the textual prep work before the actual production of a movie, a play or the like starts. The version you can download here on the page is intended for Mac users, but if you want to download Celtx for Windows, you will find a link to this further down…

Machanic is a simple, yet very useful app for Mac users. It'll scan your Mac for junk and dublicate files and help you un-install unused apps easily. All to remove unnessesary files from your harddrive and free up valuable space. As you might already know, upgrading your Mac's harddrive is practically impossible. Therefore Machanic will be of very good use to many Mac users. Give it a try if your Mac lack harddrive space. It's free to do so.

A Mac computer also needs protection and this is where Avira Antivirus comes in. With this program you will receive a solid anti virus program, which covers your basic needs for protection. Some of the features you get from this program are: a real-time scanner, where it scans the files your computer accesses, a system scanner, where it scans the entire computer for viruses and malware, an integrated scheduler that can plan when you want to update and scan your Mac,…

Intego Internet Security offers, as we mentioned before, a two part system, where each part takes care of a certain area of your computers safety. The first part is called VirusBarrier and is a effective shield against viruses, malware and spyware. The way this program works is by scanning every file that is either running in the background or you are using at that time. Most of this process is automatized, which means that all the scans and updates isn't something…

Just one password. The only password you need to remember from now on will be the password for Dashlane. The Master Password you create for Dashlane will NOT be saved, so you can never recover any data if you forget it. Therefore it’s important to find a Master Password you ALWAYS will remember. All the passwords you store in Dashlane are encrypted with AES-256 encryption, which is intended to be an encryption standard by the US government. You get a 30 day tr…

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom for Mac helps you get the best of your photos, whether you want to make a picture perfect, looking for ten, working hundreds or organizing thousands. Whether you are an amateur or professional photographer, you need a wide range of tools to process your digital projects organized and creatively. That's what you get in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom for Mac, which also has an easy intuitive interface. The new Adobe Photoshop Lightroom for Mac has…

With VMware Fusion, you can run Windows and OS X applications side by side on your Mac. Virtualization software allows lots of installation options and many ways to integrate Windows into your workflow on your Mac. If you are familiar with Parallels you can definitely see an advantage in using a software that can integrate a Windows platform on your Mac, and you therefore can work in both platforms simultaneously. Compared to Apples Boot Camp you don’t have to…

Are you searching for an image editing program that can be exactly what you need and at the same time is really effective? Then Acorn is the program you're looking for. With all the features an image editor should have, you will also find that Acorn is a simple and user-friendly application that can be used by anyone regardless of user level. Add filters without destroying the image. Change the filters even after you have saved the picture. That’s a technology…